What We Talk About When We Talk About Data Products

In this talk, we’ll explore a tried-and-tested approach to designing, implementing, and governing data products.

Since data mesh emerged half a decade ago, many organizations have embraced its vision but found it challenging to put into practice. Drawing on real-world experience, this session will provide practical guidance to help organizations get started on the right foot.

We’ll start by clarifying what data products are—and what they aren’t. From there, we’ll discuss how to design them by working backward from use cases, ensuring they deliver real value. We’ll also cover key implementation patterns that have proven effective and adaptable to various contexts. Finally, we’ll dive into a unique way to govern data products using fitness functions to keep them aligned with organizational needs over time.

This talk is for both technical and non-technical data leaders who are embarking on the data product journey. You’ll leave with actionable insights and strategies that can be applied to your own context—coming directly from practitioners who helped shape the data mesh paradigm.